Games like Leaving Lyndow

81% positive from 1,172 reviewsReleased 201756% finish it

What it is

First-person exploration adventure. Examine objects and play mini-games to uncover a personal story.

What players liked

Players say it's a walking simulator and a good prologue to Eastshade, praising its role as an introduction to that game.

The catch

Barely an hour long and feels like a paid teaser for the studio's bigger game.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,172 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Leaving Lyndow

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

70% positive from 12,037 reviews201318% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person horror game where players explore a dark industrial setting, driven by a narrative of guilt and madness, with a focus on atmosphere and story.

What players likedPlayers praise its story, atmosphere, and soundtrack, comparing it more to a walking simulator than its predecessor, Dark Descent.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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KARMA: The Dark World

92% positive from 4,412 reviews202550% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person psychological thriller where players investigate memories using advanced tech. It features a dystopian 1984 East Germany setting with a focus on espionage and betrayal.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, emotional, and thought-provoking psychological horror story, often compared to "1984," "Still Wakes The Deep," and "Observer: System Redux."

The catchThe story starts strong then collapses into a confusing ending that explains nothing.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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NaissanceE

84% positive from 4,333 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and discovery within a mysterious structure. Players navigate puzzles and platforming challenges while experiencing a sense of loneliness and wonder.

What players likedPlayers praise "NaissanceE" as a free, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a unique, liminal megastructure vibe, reminiscent of "BLAME!" and the Backrooms.

The catchLighting swings from pitch black to strobing, causing eye strain and headaches.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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INFRA

88% positive from 3,641 reviews201615% finish itDeck Unsupported

Gun-free first-person puzzle adventure. You play a structural analyst sent to survey routine damage, photographing faults and picking a way through debris as the job becomes a fight to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise INFRA as a unique exploration and puzzle game, often compared to a "walking sim" or a well-made Gmod map, for its deep story, intricate level design, and focus on civil engineering.

The catchPuzzles and level design are so obscure that progress often means using a guide.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Welcome to Kowloon

81% positive from 1,910 reviews202371% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a short, first-person indie horror walking simulator with a focus on atmosphere and exploration of a mysterious, densely populated city. It features creepy characters and a sense of hidden secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its tense atmosphere and realistic visuals, reminiscent of other horror escape games with key/item puzzles.

The catchThe horror is carried by cheap, repetitive jumpscares rather than real tension.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Summerland

91% positive from 1,766 reviews202024% finish it

This is a first-person narrative game where players answer a ringing phone to relive memories and unlock new areas. It explores ethical philosophy and the afterlife with a haunting atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise its good writing and interesting narrative, comparing it to a walking simulator with light puzzling.

The catchThe morality debate is far shallower than it thinks, and the protagonist acts stupidly.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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